Pita chips is a very easy and quick recipe anyone can make. These delicious and crispy Pita Chips are made in an air fryer and are perfect for dipping.
The air fryer is a baker's best friend. It makes cooking so much faster. I've made baked pita chips before and it took 20 minutes in the oven, in the air fryer it only takes 5 minutes!
Pita Chips are a great alternative to tortilla chips. Homemade pita chips are healthy snacks that can be dipped in almost everything and are a fun alternative to crackers, potato chips or bread.
Pita Chips in Air Fryer
This was inspired by my other baked pita chips recipe and pairs well with this any of these amazing dip recipes.
Ingredients
Only 4 ingredients, wow! A quick trip to the local grocery store is all you need.
- pitas
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
See the recipe card for exact quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make pita chips in air fryer, only 3 simple steps!
Step 1: Cut the Pita
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the pita into small triangles.
Step 2: Season the Pita
Brush olive oil onto the pita triangles and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Oil and seasoning is all you need!
Step 3: Air fry the Pita
Air fry in single layer inside air fryer basket at 350ºF for 4-5 minutes or until chips start to turn golden.
Hint: Remember that all pita brands are slightly different and baking times can vary somewhat. You'll know your exact timing after you make your first batch so keep a close eye at first so your pitas don't burn.
Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand to make these air fried pita chips? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Pita Chips in air fryer recipe.
- Pita - White, whole wheat, and even gluten-free pita work with this recipe
- Flavored bread - Try flavored pita like garlic pita or even naan
- Oil - Use any cooking oil like vegetable oil
- Oil-Free - Lightly spray the pita with water before sprinkling on the seasonings
Variations
Want to personalize this Pita Chips air fryer recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips to make your perfect air fryer pita chips.
- Spicy - Add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
- Thinner, Crispier Chips - Separate your pocket pita into two pieces and reduce cooking time to use these for a snack or a lighter dip like our chipotle lime dip, buttermilk ranch, or creamy dill dip.
- Thicker Chips - Use a pocket pita and do not separate it or use flatbread for a stronger chip to use with heavier dips like our bagel dip, copycat Neiman Markus million dollar dip, or slow-roasted onion dip.
- Seasoning Options - Add Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or Za'atar (thyme and toasted sesame seeds) to the olive oil before brushing on your pitas
- Heat - Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or ancho chili powder. You can also add a few dashes of hot sauce or sriracha to your olive or vegetable oil
- Kid-friendly - Use melted butter instead of oil and add vanilla bean sugar or cinnamon sugar onto chips before cooking. Use on a dessert dip like our chocolate chip cookie dough dip or our cream cheese dip, perfect for fruit too!
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our baked pita chips or air fryer bagel chips.
Equipment
You only need 4 basic kitchen items to make the perfect pita chips in air fryer.
- Air Fryer (Oven or a toaster oven if baking)
- Brush
- Pizza Cutter or Sharp Knife
Storage
After cooled down store in an air-tight container at room temperature for 2, maybe 3 days.
Tips
- Have pita bread close to expiry? Make pita chips!
- Replace tortilla chips with pita chips in recipes like nachos
- Thick pita chips are best for soups
FAQ
Do you have questions about Air Fryer Pita Chips? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Pita Chips in Air Fryer.
Look for your chips to be golden brown with a few soft spots that will crisp as your chips cool.
Yes, Pita Chips will last 2 to 3 days at room temperature in an air-tight container.
Yes, be sure to not overcrowd your air fryer as this will result in uneven cooking. Cook in batches.
Remove any grease or seasonings from the air fryer tray after each batch.
Pita Chips recipe ideas
Here are some recipes for your pita chips. Substitute tortilla chips or crackers with pita chips.
Air Fryer Pita Chips
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Air Fryer Pita Chips
Equipment
- Brush
- pizza cutter or sharp knife
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- On your work surface, cut pitas into small triangles. I use a pizza cutter but a sharp knife will work just fine..
- I slice the pita in half so there are 2 pieces. In half again so there are 4 and then cut all of the remaining pices in half too for a total of 8 triangles total. With 4 pitas you're going to end up with 32 triangles.
- Brush olive oil over top.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on top.
- Air fry at 350ºF for 4-5 minutes.
- Or until chips start to turn golden brown.
- Remove from air fryer and serve.
- Enjoy.
- Every bite!
Notes
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
- Thinner, Crispier Chips - Separate your pocket pita into two pieces and reduce cooking time to use these for a snack or a lighter dip like our chipotle lime dip, buttermilk ranch or creamy dill dip.
- Thicker Chips - use a pocket pita and do not separate it or use flatbread for a stronger chip to use with heavier dips like our bagel dip, copycat Neiman Markus million dollar dip or slow roasted onion dip.
- Seasoning Options - add Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, Za'atar (thyme and toasted sesame seeds), to olive oil before brushing on your pitas
- Heat - add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or ancho chili powder. You can also add a few dashes of hot sauce or sriracha to your olive or vegetable oil
- Kid friendly - use melted butter instead of oil and add vanilla bean sugar or cinnamon sugar on to chips before cooking. Use on a dessert dip like our chocolate chip cookie dough dip or our cream cheese dip, perfect for fruit too!
Havens
So easy to make and fast.
Karin and Ken
I could not agree with you more! All the best. Karin